Postdoctoral Research Position in Atmospheric Remote Sensing: Ozone/Aerosol lidar
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – Earth System Research Laboratory/Chemical Sciences Division (NOAA ESRL/CSD) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study distribution and transport of atmospheric ozone using lidar remote sensing observations. Within this division, the researcher will work closely with a team of federal and university scientists who apply laser remotes sensing techniques to study the composition and dynamics of the lower atmosphere. The researcher will help analyze and interpret data collected with a ground-based, scanning ozone differential absorption lidar. The ozone lidar will be operated routinely as part of a small network of ozone lidars in the United States. The lidar observations will provide valuable data about the distribution and transport of ozone associated with local production, regional and long-range transport, and stratosphere-to-troposphere transport of ozone. In addition, the ozone lidar measurements will be used to evaluate the performance of air quality forecast models. It is anticipated that this position will be filled through the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder. The initial term of the appointment is for one year, with a possible extension based on the availability of funding.
Duties
Help with deployment and operation of a ground-based, scanning ozone differential absorption lidar during routine measurements from Boulder, Colorado and a month-long field campaign in late summer 2013. Participate in data reduction, quality control, and archiving of the lidar data. Analyze and interpret the data, compare lidar observations with model predictions, and present the results at scientific meetings and publish them in peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in engineering, physics, atmospheric sciences, or related field. Capability for self-guided, motivated, and original research. Ability to work well with other researchers and support staff in a cooperative research environment. Experience with the operation and data analysis of atmospheric remote sensing instruments. Background in atmospheric modeling is desirable.
Please contact Dr. Mike Hardesty (303-497-6568 / Mike.Hardesty@noaa.gov) or Dr. Christoph Senff (303-497-6283 / Christoph.Senff@noaa.gov) at NOAA ESRL/CSD for further information
